Same-Sex Marriage in California

For two years, same-sex couples in California were able to obtain legal marriages. From June 2008 until November 2010, a new law removed certain language from the state's constitution which allowed same-sex couples to get married.

During that time, nearly 18,000 same sex couples were married in the state. In 2010, a new law was passed, Proposition 8, which overturned the decision of 2008 to allow same sex marriage. Since then, many groups have been working together to get Proposition 8 overturned.

Although it has yet to occur, the state legislature did agree to recognize the existing marriages of same-sex couples. Time will tell if the state's legislators will once again agree to allow same sex couples to obtain legal marriages in California.

Are you curious about same sex marriage or domestic partnership in your state? If so, don't wait to speak with a family law attorney who can offer answers and insight.